Microwavebakedpotatoeswithcheddarcheeseandbacon Recipes

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO - THE ORIGINAL

Steps:

• Microwave the large potato for nine minutes. A medium potato needs seven minutes and a small potato needs five minutes. To add extra potatoes allow an extra four minutes for a large potato, three minutes for a medium potato and two minutes for a small potato. This is using a 1000w microwave - adjust for slightly longer or shorter if yours is a higher or lower power. Don't forget to pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times.
• When ready, slice a deep groove through the middle of the potato in both directions. Repeat the process diagonally.
• Add the butter, salt and pepper.
• Enjoy.

CHEEZY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large baking dish, mix together potatoes, soup and sour cream. Mix in cheese and butter. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Top the mixture with potato chips.
• Bake 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mixture is bubbly and lightly brown.
• Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

MICROWAVE BAKED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Clean un-peeled potatoes under water to remove any dirt.
• Poke them all over with a fork to vent while cooking.
• Rub vegetable oil on potatoes and season with salt.
• Microwave for 5 minutes, turn potatoes over, and microwave for an additional 5 minutes.
• While potatoes are cooking, cut across bacon and then lengthwise to create small bits. ( I use frozen bacon) Cook in a skillet until crispy and set aside.
• Allow the potatoes to cool until you can handle them.
• Make a slice lengthwise on each potato and use a fork to mash the insides. ( Doesn't have to be perfect).
• Top potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and put back in the microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
• Top with bacon bits.

CHEESY BACON MICROWAVE POTATOES

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2 quart casserole, combine butter or marg, hot water and chopped onion.
• Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper.
• Microwave covered in 5 minute intervals stirring between each until cooked (25- 30 minutes).
• When tender, stir in milk/cream, bacon and cheese until smooth.
• Enjoy.
• *Potatoes can be peeled or not, depending on whether the potatoes are new or old.
• Variation:.
• Use new, red potatoes.
• Substitute italian salad dressing for the butter.
• Use green onions and add at them at the end for one minutes.
• Omit the milk, bacon and cheese.
• Kind of a warm potato salad.
• Thanks Kasha for pointing out the disappearing water. I added it back in with the potatoes and butter. "Bad water - get back in the bowl.".